"On, straight, on! On, Cottonians, on!" Rev. St. Pettigrew, the founder of Cottons was a true believer of these words. Everything the school is today is part of his grand vision. In its insipient years Cottons had a very humble beginning with a class of only eight students, with the passage of time it has blossomed further than Rev. St. Pettigrew had ever dreamed.

School Chapel

“Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the lord hath done.”
A place of tranquility and worship, the chapel represents our longstanding faith in the Lord.

School Campus

With its beautiful 19th century architecture Cottons stands strong after 150 years. The campus is spread across fourteen acres, with the administrative block at its heart.

GYMNASIUM

This Gymnasium was erected in 1909 AD in memory of Rev. G. U. Pope, Warden and Headmaster of this school from 1871 to 1882 AD.

Tower Block

"What is this life, full of care if we have no time to stop and stare?" – Keats.Life in Cottons is a contrast to how the city has changed. The spacious campus provides students a ground for creative thinking and physical development.

Graduation Day

Graduation is always a momentous occasion at Bishop Cottons.A grand celebration is held every year on this special occasion to mark the success of more than five hundred young Cottonians. The emotions are at a high, as Cottonian hearts feel a sense of pride, joy, sorrow and fear. One thought echoes through their minds,what comes next?

Library

“On, straight, on! On, Cottonians, on!” Rev. St. Pettigrew,the founder of Cottons was a true believer of these words. Everything the school is today is part of his grand vision. In its insipient years Cottons had a very humble beginning with a class of only eight students, with the passage of time it has blossomed further than Rev. St. Pettigrew had ever dreamed.

Welcome to BISHOP COTTON BOYS' SCHOOL

On Straight On! On Cottonians On!

About Cottons

After standing tall for 150 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the “Eton of the East”, and stands tall as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India, with students of the school who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world.

Life at Cottons

Cottons has always stood for discipline and the molding of character of its students to ensure that it will not crumble when tested in the crucible of adulthood. This institution prides itself in imparting quality education while preparing them for the competitive world outside the classroom via its meticulously envisioned house system.

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Principal's Message

Fifty years ago, on December the 5th, 1965, the then President of India, Dr. S Radhakrishnan graced the Bishop Cotton campus with his presence on the occasion of the Centenary celebrations of our great institution. In his speech that day he applauded the unique contribution...

Cotton’s Video

What People are Saying

Dr. Abdul Kalam’s, former President of India said, “One hundred and fifty years is a long time for a school. In astronomy, it is equal to the number of time taken for the Earth to orbit around the Sun. But most importantly, in its every orbit, a star is born. ”

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Dr. Abdul Kalam’s, former President of India said, “One hundred and fifty years is a long time for a school. In astronomy, it is equal to the number of time taken for the Earth to orbit around the...

President Pranab Mukherjee had this to say after his visit to Cottons - "Bishop Cotton Boys’ School should aspire to be one of top three schools in the world"

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President Pranab Mukherjee had this to say after his visit to Cottons - "Bishop Cotton Boys’ School should aspire to be one of top three schools in the world"

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Mr. Nandan Nilekani, a renowned Indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician said that students at Cottons have been taught how to learn and adapt as per the needs and in the process have been inculcated with the habit of being curious.

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Mr. Nandan Nilekani, a renowned Indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician said that students at Cottons have been taught how to learn and adapt as per the needs and in the process have been inculcated...

The Opportunities That Lie Ahead

Synchronize 2017
Cottons boasts of hosting the largest Science and IT fest coupled with the largest Commerce and Economics fest in South India, at the school level. The Model United Nations delegation is also the currently holds the championship at Harvard Model UN and the Ivy League Model UN Conferences while hosting the largest indigenous Model UN Conference in South India.

Our Focus on

Every year the Cottonian family goes from strength to strength as new students walk through the gates of the institution. However, Cottons remains focused on fulfilling the basic principles on which the concept of education arose; the all-round development of students and the molding of character of its students to ensure that it will not crumble when tested in the crucible of adulthood.

Today’s young Cottonians are tomorrow’s promising leaders

Bishop Cotton Boys’ School embodies the spirit for all Cottonians to be globally focused and ambitious. Our connections worldwide gives students a whole new dimension of opportunities to study abroad and meet new people. Cottons is partnered with prestigious universities from Singapore, the United States, Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. This provides students with a myriad of opportunities, combining their ISC with the pursuit of a degree abroad boosting them ahead of their competition inspiring their connection for a great future.

The love of the game

Across the fourteen acres of exceptional campus space, Cottons houses numerous fields, courts and a sports complex that accommodates specialized facilities for athletes of all sporting disciplines. Ranging from mainstream sports such as basketball, cricket, football and rugby to other distinctive disciplines such as yoga, squash, table tennis etc. Cottons is proud to also play host to acclaimed national sporting tournaments such as the All India Basketball league organized by the Basketball Federation of India and the annual cricket Cottonian Shield.

Other Activities

Cottons also provides students a plethora of opportunities in other fields, often bringing the field to India for the first time. Cottons is one of the few schools in India to house a state of the art Biotechnology laboratory. The recent introduction of regular robotics workshops and self-defense classes ignites the fire in the hearts of young Cottonians to explore fields outside the norms of society.

Arts & Culture

Prince of Peace 2017
Be it debate, sport or even Model United Nations Conferences, Cottons has repeatedly proven that the student minds produced from this institute have raised eyebrows, while proving that Cottons is an unstoppable force in the world of extra-circulars. Cottons strives to provide opportunities for the development of leadership qualities that can be utilized in the future for the creation of a better India, one that can hold its head high in the community of nations.

Founded in 1865 by Rev. St. Pettigrew, the school is 153 years young and going strong. It is considered by many discerning people to be one of India’s finest schools. Bishop Cotton Boys’ School believes that an educational institution is one where an individual is shaped for all time, where students learn how to work together and be a functional part of society.